Anand, who played a master’s position in Gukesh’s amazing trip, said the girl had excelled.
” Congratulations! It’s a happy moment for games, a happy moment for India… and for me, a very specific time of pride”, Anand said on X.
After almost three months and 14 games of severe combat against the 32-year-old Ding, the typically shy and reserved Gukesh burst into tears.
After pouncing on a mistake by Ding, Gukesh prevailed in the last match, which appeared to be headed in the direction of a pull that would have necessitated more tiebreak matches.
Abhinav Bindra, an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist, said the girl has “inspired a generation”.
” Your talent, dedication, and elegance under stress have made the entire country proud”, said Bindra.
You have not only won a name, but you have also inspired a generation to have big dreams. I’m wishing you the best luck possible in the future.
Gukesh, who was born in Chennai, South India, was one of the youngest grandmasters in the history of the game at 12 times, 7 months, and 17 days old. He was the youngest master in the country.
He won the prestigious Candidates Tournament in April, becoming the youngest player to ever win the earth title.